Find out how popular the last name Marovich is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Marovich.

Marovich, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Marovich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Marovich in America

Marovich is the 44500th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Marovich surname appeared 483 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Marovich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Marovich to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Marovich

The surname Marovich originated in the Croatian region of Dalmatia. It is derived from the Slavic personal name Maroje, a pet form of the name Marko, which was derived from the Latin name Marcus. The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the 13th century.

The name Marovich was initially found in the coastal areas of Dalmatia, particularly around the cities of Split and Dubrovnik. It is believed that the name may have been influenced by the Venetian presence in the region during the Middle Ages.

In the 15th century, a Marovich family was recorded in the town of Korcula, an island off the Dalmatian coast. This family was known for their seafaring tradition and played a significant role in the maritime history of the region.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Marovich was Ivan Marovich, a merchant from Split who lived in the late 15th century. He was known for his trade activities in the Mediterranean region.

Another notable figure was Petar Marovich, born in 1612 in Dubrovnik. He was a renowned writer and playwright, known for his works in the Croatian language. His plays were performed in the prestigious theaters of the time.

In the 18th century, the Marovich family gained prominence in the city of Zadar. Nikola Marovich, born in 1721, was a respected lawyer and judge who served in the local magistrate.

In the 19th century, Marko Marovich, born in 1845 in Split, was a prominent political figure and advocate for Croatian independence from the Austro-Hungarian Empire. He played a crucial role in the Illyrian movement, which aimed to unite the South Slavic people.

Josip Marovich, born in 1887 in Dubrovnik, was a renowned sculptor and artist. His works are widely celebrated and can be found in various museums and galleries throughout Croatia.

The surname Marovich has also been associated with several places in Croatia, such as the village of Marojevići near Dubrovnik and the island of Marovići in the Adriatic Sea.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Marovich

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Marovich.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Marovich was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Marovich has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Marovich was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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